Well, I got bored today. Usually quite dangerous when that happens but instead of blowing something up, I decided I wanted to paint the markings on my lower receiver. Never done it before but I went and got some model paint I had and went at it. It turned out awesome I must say. Anyone else here have any better ideas on how to do it. I literally brushed it on and then wiped it as fast as I could. I have heard white outvworks well too, but I would love to hear what you guys have done. I'll put pics up soon.

Signature:

Firearms are second only to the Constitution in importance; they are the peoples' liberty's teeth. --George Washington

I got my Safe and Fire done on some of mine with Model paint and a tiny brush, but was afraid to tackle the roll marks, be my luck I would really mess them up

Signature:

A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms shall not be infringed
Second Amendment to the US Constitution December 15th 1791

The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants. ... God forbid we should ever be twenty years without such a rebellion; what country can preserve its liberties if their rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance? Let them take arms.
Thomas Jefferson to William Stephens Smith, 1787

Nope. Holds up pretty good and did that method when I use to have Glock. Another method is using testors enamel paint. I use a tooth pick to apply the paint. Let it cure for a few days and off to the range.

Here is my lower with "Fire" painted in red and "Safe" painted in white. The excess oil has not damage the painted areas.

Nope. Holds up pretty good and did that method when I use to have Glock. Another method is using testors enamel paint. I use a tooth pick to apply the paint. Let it cure for a few days and off to the range.

Here is my lower with "Fire" painted in red and "Safe" painted in white. The excess oil has not damage the painted areas.

That is it, just found mine Testors enamel model paint. that is exactly how I do my selector switches.

I heard about white out, seemed messy to me. I'm happy with end result with Testors.

Careful with whiteout. It's a PITA to take the excess off and can leave a milky residue on the receiver. Best thing is to watch as different videos and see which method your are most comfortable with.

I think this is the video I watch to do the testors enamel paint method

Testors Enamel Paint Method

testor's paint color of choicetooth pics - to apply paintacetone - to help clean off excess paint ( test on the inside of the receiver to see if it affects the coating)lint free ragdegreaser

1. clean and degrease your receiver

2. use a tooth pic to apply paint on your roll marks. Just dab tooth pick in the paint and wipe the excess of the rim. Apply paint to receiver

3. Once you have the roll marks covered. If there are any excess paint. Grab your rag and add some acetone. With a light sweeping movement over the roll marks. Don't put a lot of pressure or it will clean the paint of the roll marks. If any paint inside the roll marks are removed, repeat step 2.

4. Let receiver sit in the sun to dry up for a few hours. Put the receiver away for a few days to cure.

I painted another one of mine last night just seeing if I could do it again, it is really hard to do it where I shake now so I have to use both hands and lay them on the table.
I am going to do a few more lowers today, but only the selector markings.